Sony LIB-81 User Manual

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Chapter 3  Basic Usage

• Store cartridges in an appropriate environment.

Store cartridges according to the temperature and other surrounding 
conditions written on the package. Also, try to keep the temperature and 
humidity of the environment constant. Store cartridges out of the direct sun 
rays. Do not store them near heating systems. Never place cartridges on a 
dashboard or in the glove compartment of a car.

• Store cartridges where there is little dust.

Eliminate sources of dust. Prohibit eating, drinking and smoking near the 
storage location. Also, do not store cartridges near copying machines or 
printers that emit toner and paper dust.

• When storing cartridge, set the erase-protection tab so that the data cannot be 

over written.

• After removing a cartridge from the library, store it in an appropriate location 

as soon as possible.
Avoid, as much as possible, changes of temperature and humidity, 
contamination by dust and scratches made by touching the interior tape.

Perform the following periodically.

• Clean the air filter.

If the front panel air filter is clogged with dust, the AIT library may overheat, 
resulting in fire or other damage. Periodically clean the air filter. For 
information about how to remove the air filter, refer to “Changing the Air 
Filter 1” (page 89) and “Changing the Air Filter 2” (page 91) in the 
“Appendix” chapter.

• Change the air filter.

Change the front panel air filter once a year. For information about how to 
change the air filter, refer to “Changing the Air Filter 1” (page 89) and 
“Changing the Air Filter 2” (page 91) in the “Appendix” chapter.